Sustainable Water Management Solutions for Large Cities (Proceedings of symposium S2 held during the Seventh IAHS Scientific Assembly at Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, April 2005). IAHS Publ. 293, 2005, 58-64

1 Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE), Middelthuns Gate 29,
PO Box 5091 Majorstuen, N-0301 Oslo, Norway

2 Tianjing Water Conservancy Bureau, Weidi Road, Hexi District, Tianjin 300074, China

Abstract Tianjing is one of the largest cities in China. This paper provides an overview of its progress in sustainable water resources management. Water-related problems, such as drought and flood, water pollution, deterioration of water-related ecosystem and environment, are addressed. Among them, the water shortage problem associated with the city’s development is highlighted. The city’s sustainable water resources development plan for the early 21st century is introduced, and the measures are described. Future challenges and probable problems in its development plan are discussed to call for international advice for practical solutions. It is hoped that Tianjing’s experience may provide reference for other cities that have the similar water problems.

Key words sustainable development; Tianjing, China; water problems and solutions; water resources